"I Have Eyes" Artie Shaw and Helen Forrest

This classic big band performance was recorded by Artie Shaw with featured vocalist, Helen Forrest, on Sept. 27, 1938 and released on the Bluebird label. It has been included in the CD, Helen Forrest with Artie Shaw & His Orchestra: Sweet & Simple on the Jasmine label issued in 1999.

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Music

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• Artie
• Shaw
• Helen
• Forrest
• Big
• Band
• 1930s

[rokedetbamidbar]

Beautiful.

I only recently "discovered" Helen Forrest, not being too familiar with names of vocalists who sang with the Big Bands of the 40's. I can't get over her voice - just as great as Billie Holiday.

Thanks so much for sharing :)

[catman916]

@rokedetbamidbar In my opinion Helen Forrest was the best female singer of the big band era.

[astaire2012]

Thanks for posting...

[catman916]

You're welcome, astaire2012.

[julioaeroperu]

LOVE THIS ERA!!!!!!

[MrWatanabehi]

She is always great. I have a 78rpm Decca album of Dick Haymes and Helen. One and Only !!!!

[TCDS75]

Me encanta esta música. Desde niño me hacía sentirme feliz. Gracias Artie ... César

[ASeasonedWitch]

I think my dad had a crush on Ms. Forrest in 1940 when he was twenty. It's good to listen to this music. I see it meant as much to dad's generation as our music means to us today. Wonderful.

[Georgie12248]

@catman916 - Totally agree, and Artie Shaw and Harry James were the two best musicians.

[edwardconway27]

Tonight you’re near to me in a light bright as day

But you’re so dear to me, I could see you even miles away.

I have eyes to see with and yet when we’re apart

I close my eyes and see with my heart.

[wanawara111]

Великий джаз Величайшего кларнетиста и аранжировщика!!!!!!!

[wanawara111]

Великий джаз Величайшего кларнетиста и аранжировщика!!!!!!!

[jimtope]

I agree that Helen Forrest was one of the greatest singers of the big band era. However, if you google Bea Wain, and search for a video of the song, "Heart and Soul", you will discover a lesser known, but equally talented female singer. Also, "Heart and Soul" is not just three verses that are repeated over and over again, as many people play it. It does have a bridge.